Disclosure: Thank you to the #FreshTastyValentines sponsors for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the participating bloggers with samples and products to use for #FreshTastyValentines recipe development; no additional compensation was given. All opinions remain our own.

(with links to their homepages, in alphabetical order)

The Prizes
Thank you to all the #FreshTastyValentines sponsors for providing the prizes free of charge! Without them, this week would be a lot less fun!

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They are providing a prize package that includes five different cookbooks from their 2015 publishing releases! One #FreshTastyValentines winner will receive a print copy of the following cookbooks: The Plant-Based Journey, Dining at The Ravens, Plant-Powered Families, The China Study Quick & Easy Cookbook, and The Plant Pure Nation Cookbook.

While there’s been a growing awareness of whole grain benefits in recent years, Bob’s Red Mill been providing whole grain products to customers since 1978. Their philosophy: provide whole grain foods that have endured the test of time. They are providing one #FreshTastyValentines winner with a package of Hulled Hemp Seed Hearts. With a nut-like flavor and creamy texture, their hulled hemp seeds are a nutritious, healthy, and delightful addition recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Keep an eye out for event recipes featuring the hulled hemp seed hearts!

Casabella grew out of the idea that housewares and cleaning products should be great looking, fun, and functional simultaneously. And, to that end, they strive to deliver products that are attractive, intuitive, and functional. And–added bonus!–all of their products are designed and assembled in America. They are providing a prize package of kitchen gadgets that are perfect for your cooking all year long. One #FreshTastyValentines winner will receive: Casabella’s Clip n StripShears and a Garlic Roaster.

Envy Apples were born in New Zealand using natural plant-breeding methods by cross-pollinating Braeburn apples with Royal Gala apples. They have since planted trees in Washington state and Chile. They are providing a prize package for one #FreshTastyValentines winner that will include Envy apples, an apple corer, and more.

You already know a little about Gourmet Garden because I partner with them regularly. Thanks to them, everyday cooking is easier and more enjoyable. Their herbs and spices are washed, chopped and prepped within 18 hours of harvesting through patented processes that seal in the natural essential oils to maximize the fresh flavor and aroma of the herbs. They are providing one #FreshTastyValentines winner with each of their stir-in pastes (basil, chili pepper, cilantro, dill, Italian herbs, garlic, chunky garlic, ginger, lemongrass, oregano, parsley, and Thai seasonings), each of their lightly dried herbs (basil, chili pepper, cilantro, ginger, and parsley), and two Gourmet Garden logo coolers.



Not Ketchup was created by Erika Kerekes, who also writes the kitchen blog In Erika’s Kitchen. She shares: “When we think of ketchup, we think tomatoes. But it hasn’t always been that way. The first ketchups were actually made several centuries ago from pickled, fermented fish in China, Malaysia and Indonesia.” Not Ketchup got its name because the United States has bizarre regulations about what can be labeled as ‘ketchup.’ Since Not Ketchup does not contain any tomatoes, according to the powers that be, it’s Not Ketchup. Not Ketchup is providing one #FreshTastyValentines winner with a bottle of their NEW No-Sugar Added Tangerine Hatch Chile fruit ketchup. Keep an eye out for event recipes that feature the newest flavor of Not Ketchup!



with her signature dressing and marinade for her neighbors, friends, and family. Then, they began requesting the sauce throughout the year; a neighbor recommended she start selling it retail. She did. And word spread. T.Lish is Tiff’s line of all natural and extremely versatile dressings, marinades and sauces. They are providing a prize package of their three marinades and dressings to one #FreshTastyValentines winner. Keep an eye out for event recipes that feature the T.Lish dressings and marinades!

UncommonGoods was founded by Dave Bolotsky who, at a craft show at the Smithsonian in 1999, was captivated by the unique handmade goods and the craftsman behind them. He had a vision to create an online venue to connect makers to individuals searching for special and uncommon goods

For FOURTEEN Different Prizes
Good luck!! And stick around! It’ll be a great week!
We dont go out much anymore but when we do we usually go to have fajitas at our fave mexican place
One of my fave places to go for date night is the local Mexican place. I’m with you on that!
We always go out. It’s nice to treat ourselves. Normally we go to a casual Burmese restaurant but this year we’re going to a fancy vegan sushi night… so excited!
Ooooh! What fun!
I love to go out and get a cheesecake for dessert!
we usually go out for a nice dinner! night off!!!
What a treat!
I HOPE to go out on Valentine’s Day…